EP3560427A1 - Applikator zum auftragen einer schicht von klebstoff- oder dichtstoffzusammensetzung auf ein biologisches und/oder prothetisches gewebe - Google Patents

Applikator zum auftragen einer schicht von klebstoff- oder dichtstoffzusammensetzung auf ein biologisches und/oder prothetisches gewebe Download PDF

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EP3560427A1
EP3560427A1 EP18305509.4A EP18305509A EP3560427A1 EP 3560427 A1 EP3560427 A1 EP 3560427A1 EP 18305509 A EP18305509 A EP 18305509A EP 3560427 A1 EP3560427 A1 EP 3560427A1
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adhesive
sealant composition
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Julien LAMAZOUADE
Miguel Lopez
Simon MENAND
Youssef Biadillah
Maria PEREIRA
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Priority to PT197187396T priority patent/PT3784141T/pt
Priority to EP19718739.6A priority patent/EP3784141B1/de
Priority to CA3098067A priority patent/CA3098067A1/en
Priority to CN201980042932.3A priority patent/CN112702958A/zh
Priority to KR1020207033829A priority patent/KR102671836B1/ko
Priority to PCT/EP2019/060517 priority patent/WO2019206998A1/en
Priority to AU2019258341A priority patent/AU2019258341B2/en
Priority to JP2021508070A priority patent/JP7439052B2/ja
Priority to US17/050,119 priority patent/US20210038210A1/en
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  • the invention relates to an applicator for depositing a layer of adhesive or sealant composition on a biological and/or prosthetic tissue, and to an applicator assembly including such an applicator.
  • surgical adhesives or sealants are used as an adjunct to standard methods of achieving hemostasis (such as sutures and staples). Surgical adhesives or sealants may also be used for stopping leaks (for example brain or spinal cord leaks). Surgical adhesives/sealants are generally deposited as a layer over the bleeding or leaking site in order to seal the holes created by the sutures or the staples, to reinforce the junction between the tissue and facilitate hemostasis and tissue healing or filing the gaps.
  • adhesives/sealants does not only depend on the properties of the adhesive or sealant composition itself, but also on the conditions of application of the adhesive or sealant layer.
  • adhesive/sealing performance greatly varies depending on the quality of the contact between the adhesive or sealant layer and the underlying tissue, such quality of contact being influenced by the device used to deposit the adhesive or sealant layer.
  • Document US 2005/0127119 discloses for instance an applicator that may be connected to a dispensing appliance for applying adhesive or sealant to biological tissue, such as lung or liver tissue.
  • the applicator has an adapter for connection to an outlet of a mixer or dispensing appliance, and a dispensing slot.
  • the applicator has an enclosure extending from the adapter to the slot, such an enclosure having a curved shape so that the side of the enclosure which is turned towards the glued substrate forms an angle with the longitudinal axis of the adapter.
  • the enclosure is conically enlarged towards the dispensing slot.
  • the tissue that is to be glued e.g. lung tissue, is first smoothened and immediately thereafter evenly coated with adhesive or sealant.
  • One aim of the invention is to provide an applicator for depositing a layer of adhesive or sealant composition on a biological and/or prosthetic tissue, which allows to obtain an improved adhesion between the layer of adhesive or sealant and the biological and/or prosthetic tissue.
  • an applicator for depositing a layer of adhesive or sealant composition on a target site of a biological and/or prosthetic tissue comprising a body having an application face intended to be positioned facing the biological and/or prosthetic tissue, and comprising:
  • the target site is progressively cleaned and the layer of adhesive or sealant composition is deposited immedialty after cleaning. This promote adhesion of the deposited layer with the surface of the target site.
  • the applicator may also have at least one of the following features:
  • the invention also relates to an applicator assembly comprising:
  • the applicator assembly comprises a suction tube and the applicator comprises a second attachment portion for attaching an end of the suction tube to the applicator in order to connect the second inner channel to a suction apparatus.
  • the adhesive or sealant composition contained in the reservoir comprises a pre-polymer comprising a polymeric unit of the general formula (-A-B-) n , wherein A represents a substituted or un-substituted ester, B represents a substituted or un-substituted acid ester comprising at least two acid ester functionalities, and n represents an integer greater than 1.
  • Component A may be derived from a polyol, such as a diol, triol, tetraol or greater.
  • Suitable polyols include diols, such as alkane diols; triols, such as glycerol, trimethylolpropane, triethanolamine; tetraols, such as erythritol, pentaerythritol; and higher polyols, such as sorbitol.
  • Unsaturated diols such as tetradeca-2,12-diene-1,14-diol, or other diols including macromonomer diols such as, for example polyethylene oxide, and N-methyldiethanoamine (MDEA) can also be used.
  • the polyol is substituted or unsubstituted glycerol.
  • Component B may be derived from a polyacid, such as a diacid or higher order acid.
  • a polyacid such as a diacid or higher order acid.
  • diacid, or higher order acids can be used.
  • Exemplary acids include, but are not limited to, citric acid (3 carbons), glutaric acid (5 carbons), adipic acid (6 carbons), pimelic acid (7 carbons), sebacic acid (8 carbons), and azelaic acid (nine carbons).
  • Exemplary long chain diacids include diacids having more than 10, more than 15, more than 20, and more than 25 carbon atoms.
  • Non-aliphatic diacids can also be used.
  • versions of the above diacids having one or more double bonds can be used to produce polyol-diacid co-polymers.
  • the diacid is substituted or unsubstituted sebacic acid.
  • substituents such as amines, aldehydes, hydrazides, acrylates and aromatic groups
  • aromatic diacids include terephthalic acid and carboxyphenoxy-propane.
  • the polyacids e.g. the diacids, can also include substituents as well.
  • reactive groups like amine and hydroxyl can be used to increase the number of sites available for cross-linking.
  • Amino acids and other biomolecules can be used to modify the biological properties.
  • Aromatic groups, aliphatic groups, and halogen atoms can be used to modify the inter-chain interactions within the polymer.
  • the pre-polymer may further comprise a polyamide or polyurethane backbone.
  • polyamine comprising two or more amino groups
  • polyisocianates comprising two or more isocyanate groups
  • the pre-polymer is preferably able to be activated. It can be activated by introducing functional groups that can react or be reacted to form crosslinks. Suitable functional groups to be activated on the pre-polymer backbone include hydroxy groups, carboxylic acid groups, amines, and combinations thereof, preferably hydroxy and/or carboxylic acid.
  • the free hydroxyl or carboxylic acid groups on the pre-polymer can be activated by functionalizing the hydroxy groups with a moiety which can form a crosslink between polymer chains.
  • the groups that are activated can be free hydroxyl or carboxylic acid groups on A and/or B moieties in the pre-polymer.
  • the functional group is or contains an acrylate group.
  • Acrylate groups are moieties containing substituted or unsubstituted acryloyl group.
  • R1, R2 and R3 are H; or R1 is CH3, R2 and R3 are H; or R1 and R2 are H and R3 is CH3; or R1 and R2 are H and R3 is phenyl.
  • the adhesive or sealant composition contained in the reservoir comprises a crosslinkable polyester pre-polymer comprising a polymeric unit of the general formula (-A-B-) n , wherein A represents a substituted or un-substituted ester, B represents a substituted or un-substituted acid ester comprising at least two acid ester functionalities, and n represents an integer greater than 1 and wherein A comprises an acrylate group prior to crosslinking.
  • the adhesive or sealant composition comprises a pre-polymer comprising a polymeric unit of the general formula (-A-B-) n , wherein (i) the content of grafted anhydride in the composition is less than 0.05 mol/mol of polyacid, or (ii) the composition comprises an anhydride compound.
  • R3, R4 and R5 are H; or R3 is CH3, R4 and R5 are H; or R3 and R4 are H and R5 is CH3; or R3 and R4 are H and R5 is phenyl.
  • the pre-polymer may have the following structure: wherein n represents an integer equal or greater than 1.
  • the adhesive or sealant composition is a light-curable compound.
  • Light curable compound refers to compounds that are configured to polymerize or otherwise cure upon receiving appropriate radiant energy, more particularly in the form of light from a light source.
  • the light-curable compound comprises a pre-polymer and a photoinitiator, said photoinitiator being able to induce polymerization of the said pre-polymer when exposed to light of a specific wavelength.
  • said photoinitiator is sensitive to ultraviolet (UV) radiations.
  • photoinitiators sensitive to UV radiations include, but are not limited to: 2-dimethoxy-2-phenyl-acetophenone, 2-hydroxy-1-[4-(hydroxyethoxy)phenyl]-2-methyl-1-propanone (Irgacure 2959), 1-hydroxycyclohexyl-1-phenyl ketone (Irgacure 184), 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenyl-1-propanone (Darocur 1173), 2-benzyl-2-(dimehylamino)-1-[4-morpholinyl) phenyl]-1-butanone (Irgacure 369), methylbenzoylformate (Darocur MBF), oxy-phenyl-acetic acid-2-[2-oxo-2-phenyl-acetoxy-ethoxy]-ethyl ester (Irgacure 754), 2-methyl-1-[4-(methylthio)phenyl]-2-(4-morpholinyl
  • said photoinitiator is sensitive to visible light (typically blue light or green light).
  • photoinitiators sensitive to visible light include, but are not limited to: diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)-phosphine oxide, eosin Y disodium salt, N-Vinyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NVP) and triethanolamine, and camphorquinone.
  • the adhesive or sealant composition may also contain one or more pharmaceutical, therapeutic, prophylactic, and/or diagnostic agents that can be released during the time period that the material functions as a sealant/adhesive.
  • the agent may be a small molecule agent, for example having molecular weight less than 2000, 1500, 1000, 750, or 500 Da, a biomolecule, for example peptide, protein, enzyme, nucleic acid, polysaccharide, growth factors, cell adhesion sequences such as RGD sequences or integrins, extracellular matrix components, or combinations thereof.
  • the adhesive or sealant composition may also contain cells or biological tissue or particulate bone grafts or/and bone substitutes.
  • Exemplary classes of small molecule agents include, but are not limited to, anti-inflammatories, analgesics, antimicrobial agents, and combinations thereof.
  • Exemplary growth factors include, without limitation, TGF- ⁇ , acidic fibroblast growth factor, basic fibroblast growth factor, epidermal growth factor, IGF-I and II, vascular endothelial-derived growth factor, bone morphogenetic proteins, platelet-derived growth factor, heparin-binding growth factor, hematopoetic growth factor, peptide growth factor, or nucleic acids.
  • Exemplary extracellular matrix components include, but are not limited to, collagen, fibronectin, laminin, elastin and combinations thereof.
  • the dispensing device comprises a syringe having a cylinder defining the reservoir, and a piston slidably mounted within the cylinder, and comprising a casing adapted to be arranged around the cylinder so as to prevent light from irradiating the adhesive or sealant composition contained within the reservoir.
  • the casing comprises resilient tabs which are adapted to be deformed upon insertion of the cylinder within the casing and to abut against a shoulder of the syringe once the cylinder has been inserted in the casing, so as to lock the casing on the cylinder.
  • the applicator assembly comprises a packaging for enclosing the applicator and the dispensing device, the packaging being made of a material preventing penetration of bacteria.
  • the invention also relates to a method for holding two parts of biological and/or prosthetic tissues together, comprising steps of:
  • the two parts which are joined together comprise a blood vessel and a vascular prosthesis, preferably made of a synthetic material such as a Dacron or Teflon®, or of a biological material.
  • the two parts comprise a blood vessel and a tubular vascular prosthesis, and are joined together by termino-terminal anastomosis or by termino-lateral anastomosis.
  • the invention further relates to a method for adhering or sealing targeted surfaces including biological and/or prosthetic tissue comprising applying a layer of adhesive or sealant composition to the targeted surfaces by using an applicator assembly as defined previously.
  • said prosthetic tissue is graft material such as PTFE-based graft material, Dacron-based graft material or any combination thereof.
  • the invention further relates to a method for making a tissue adhere to a medical device, the method comprising applying a layer of adhesive composition to a surface of the tissue and/or of the medical device by using an applicator assembly as defined previously.
  • the invention further relates to a method for making a medical device adhere to another medical device, or for making parts of medical devices adhere together, by using an applicator assembly as defined previously.
  • the invention also relates to a method for forming a barrier or for filling a void, especially in order to prevent leaking, e.g. of blood or any other fluids, gas, etc, said method comprising applying a layer of adhesive or sealant composition to a surface by using an applicator assembly as defined previously.
  • Examples of use include stopping bleeding, for example, due to a wound or trauma or during surgery such as after suturing a graft to a vessel or after vascular access in endovascular procedures.
  • a layer of adhesive or sealant composition as adjunct to sutures in vascular anastomosis, and as adjunct to sutures in ePTFE grafts, e.g. ePTFE vascular grafts.
  • the method comprising applying a layer of adhesive or sealant composition to a surface by using an applicator assembly as defined previously can be applied in a variety of other situations where an adhesive or sealant is required.
  • these include, but are not limited to, air leaks following a lung resection; to seal gastrointestinal leaks; to reduce the time for surgical procedures; to seal dura; to ease laparoscopic procedures; as a degradable skin adhesive; as a hernia matrix to prevent or to reduce the need for stables or tacks; to prevent blood loss; to manipulate organs or tissues during surgical procedures; to secure corneal transplants in place; to patch a heart to deliver drugs and/or to reduce dilation of the heart after myocardial infarction; to attach another material to a tissue; to augment sutures or staples; to distribute forces across tissue; to prevent leaks; as a barrier membrane on the skin to prevent evaporation of water from burnt skin; as a patch for delivery of anti-scar or antimicrobial medication; to attached devices to tissue; to attach
  • the invention also relates to a method for holding two parts of biological and/or prosthetic tissues together, comprising steps of:
  • the thickness of the layer of adhesive or sealant composition can be at least about 50 microns, 100 microns, 500 microns or 1000 microns. Preferably it is below 1500 microns.
  • one of the above-mentioned methods may comprise steps of:
  • GBR guided bone regeneration
  • Osseous regeneration by guided bone regeneration depends on the migration of pluripotent and osteogenic cells (e.g. osteoblasts derived from the periosteum and/or adjacent bone and/or bone marrow) to the bone defect site and exclusion of cells impeding bone formation (e.g. epithelial cells and fibroblasts).
  • the method may comprise steps of :
  • one of the above mentioned methods may further comprise a step of:
  • the adhesive or sealant composition is irradiated with ultraviolet (UV) light in the presence of a photoinitiator to facilitate polymerization or curing.
  • UV ultraviolet
  • photoinitiators include, but are not limited to: 2-dimethoxy-2-phenyl-acetophenone, 2-hydroxy-1-[4-(hydroxyethoxy)phenyl]-2-methyl-1-propanone (Irgacure 2959), 1-hydroxycyclohexyl-1-phenyl ketone (Irgacure 184), 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenyl-1-propanone (Darocur 1173), 2-benzyl-2-(dimehylamino)-1-[4-morpholinyl) phenyl]-1-butanone (Irgacure 369), methylbenzoylformate (Darocur MBF), oxy-phenyl-acetic acid-2-[2-oxo-2-phenyl-acetoxy-ethoxy]-ethyl ester (Irgacure 754), 2-methyl-1-[4-(methylthio)phenyl]-2-(4-morpholinyl)-1-propan
  • the adhesive or sealant composition is irradiated with visible light (typically blue light or green light) in the presence of a photoinitiator to facilitate polymerization or curing.
  • visible light typically blue light or green light
  • photoinitiators sensitive to visible light include, but are not limited to: diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)-phosphine oxide, eosin Y disodium salt, N-Vinyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NVP) and triethanolamine, and camphorquinone.
  • Irradiation is applied with a light source that is configured to transmit, emit, direct, or otherwise apply, light to a desired application site within the patient.
  • the light source is arranged in a separate light applicator.
  • light source refers to any light generating device, including, but not limited to, a halogen bulb, light-emitting diode (LED), LED array, and combinations thereof.
  • the two parts which are joined together may comprise :
  • the two parts may comprise a blood vessel and a tubular vascular prosthesis, and may be joined together by termino-terminal anastomosis or by termino-lateral anastomosis.
  • the layer of adhesive or sealant composition may be applied over the junction with no suture, e.g. for sutureless closure of incisions, e.g. vascular incisions.
  • Vascular incisions include for example vascular incisions of from about 0.5 to 6 millimeters, typically from about 4 to 5 millimeters.
  • wounds that can be treated include, but are not limited to, wounds that leak, wounds that are hard to close or that fail to heal properly through normal physiologic mechanisms.
  • the above-mentioned methods may be performed both inside and outside the body, for human or veterinary use. These methods may be performed under open surgery, minimally invasive surgery or laparoscopic surgery.
  • the applicator 1 is made in one single piece of material.
  • the material of the applicator 1 may be a biocompatible material, whether rigid or flexible.
  • the material of the applicator 1 can be for instance a polycarbonate which is a rigid material compatible with injection molding manufacturing technique.
  • the material of the applicator 1 is translucent to visible light so that an observer can see the adhesive or sealant composition flowing through the applicator 1. However, the material of the applicator 1 is preferably opaque to radiations at wavelengths that activate the adhesive or sealant composition.
  • the applicator 1 comprises a body 2 comprising an attachment portion 3, a delivery portion 4 and an intermediate portion 5 connecting the attachment portion 3 to the delivery portion 4.
  • the attachment portion 3 has an attachment face 6 which is intended to be connected to a dispensing device.
  • the delivery portion 4 has an application face 7 which is intended to be positioned facing the biological and/or prosthetic tissue where the adhesive or sealant composition is to be deposited.
  • the application face 7 is substantially planar.
  • the intermediate portion 5 is bent.
  • the body 2 further comprises a first inlet opening 8 provided on the attachment face 6, a first outlet opening 9 provided on the application face 7 and a first inner channel 10 extending from the first inlet opening 8 to the first outlet opening 9.
  • the first inlet opening 8 has a circular shape.
  • the diameter of the first inlet opening 8 may be comprised between 4 millimeters and 4.5 millimeters, preferably between 4.270 millimeters and 4.315 millimeters, for instance 4.29 millimeters.
  • the first inlet opening 8 is adapted to allow adhesive or sealant composition to flow from the dispensing device into the applicator 1.
  • the first outlet opening 9 is shaped has a slot for allowing the adhesive or sealant composition to flow out of the applicator 1 and to form the layer of adhesive or sealant composition.
  • the first outlet opening 9 has a first width w 1 and a first height h 1 .
  • the first width w 1 is comprised between 2 and 15 millimeters, preferably comprised between 5 and 8 millimeters, for instance equal to 3.89 millimeters.
  • the first height h 1 is comprised comprised between 0.2 and 1 millimeters, preferably between 0.4 and 0.6 millimeters, for instance 0.63 millimeters.
  • the first inner channel 10 is adapted for guiding the adhesive or sealant composition from the first inlet opening 8 to the first outlet opening 9.
  • the first inner channel 10 has a cross section having a width w which continuously increases from the first inlet opening 8 to the first outlet opening 9 and having a height h which continuously decreases from the first inlet opening 8 to the first outlet opening 9.
  • the body 2 also comprises a first attachment component 11 adapted for cooperating with an attachment component of a dispensing device in order to attach the applicator 1 to the dispensing device.
  • the first attachment component 11 comprises a first annular wall 12 protruding from the attachment face 6 and surrounding the first inlet opening 8.
  • the annular wall 12 comprises a male conical outer surface adapted to fit with a female conical inner surface of the attachment portion of the dispensing device according to a main axis of attachment X 1 .
  • the first attachment component 11 also comprises lugs 13 protruding at right angle relative to the main axis of attachment X 1 for locking the first attachment component 11 of the body 2 to the attachment component of the dispensing device.
  • the body 2 also comprises a second inlet opening 14 provided on the application face 7, a second outlet opening 15 provided on the attachment face 6 and a second inner channel 16 extending from the second inlet opening 14 to the second outlet opening 15.
  • the second inlet opening 14 has a rectangular shape.
  • the second inlet opening 14 is located adjacent the first outlet opening 9 on the application face 7, for allowing pollutants or undesirable elements (e.g. fluid, material or tissue fragments) to be removed from the target site while the layer of adhesive or sealant composition is deposited through the first outlet opening 9.
  • the second inlet opening 14 has a second width w 2 and a second height h 2 .
  • the second width w 2 is equal or greater than the first width w 1 .
  • the second width w 2 is comprised between 2 and 15 millimeters, preferably comprised between 5 and 8 millimeters, for instance equal to 4 millimeters.
  • the second height h 2 is comprised between 0.2 and 5 millimeters, preferably between 0.3 and 2 millimeters, for instance 1.55 millimeters.
  • the second outlet opening 15 has a circular shape.
  • the second outlet opening 15 has a diameter which is comprised between 1.6 millimeters and 10 millimeters for instance 2 millimeters.
  • the second outlet opening 15 is adapted for allowing the pollutants or undesirable elements (e.g. fluid, material or tissue fragments) removed from the target site to be evacuated towards an external suction apparatus.
  • the second inner channel 16 extends within the body, in parallel to the first inner channel 10.
  • the body 2 also comprises a second attachment component 17 adapted for attaching an end of a suction tube to the applicator 1 in order to connect the second inner channel 16 to the external suction apparatus.
  • the second attachment component 17 comprises a second annular wall 18 protruding from the attachment face 6 and surrounding the second outlet opening 15.
  • the second attachment component 17 also comprises a conical bulge 19 extending around the second annular wall 18. The conical bulge 19 is adapted to be inserted in an end opening of the suction tube in order to attach the suction tube to the applicator 1.
  • the body 2 comprises a wall 20 separating the first inner channel 10 from the second inner channel 16.
  • the wall 20 has a thickness which decreases from the attachment face 6 to the application face 7.
  • the wall 20 has a thickness measured between the first outlet opening 9 and the second inlet opening 14 (within the plane of the application face 7) which is comprised between 25 micrometers and 1 centimeter, for instance 0.46 millimeters.
  • the application face 7 forms an angle ⁇ with the main axis of attachment, the angle being comprised between 90 and 60 degrees, preferably between 75 and 85 degrees, for instance 63.72 degrees.
  • the first channel 10 has an inlet section 21, an outlet section 22 and an intermediate section 23 connecting the inlet section 21 to the outlet section 22.
  • the inlet section 21 extends within the attachment portion 3 of the body 2.
  • the inlet section 21 extends from the first inlet opening 8 to the intermediate section 23.
  • the outlet section 22 entends within the delivery portion 4 of the body 2.
  • the outlet section 22 extends from the intermediate section 23 to the first outlet opening 9.
  • the intermediate section 23 extends within the intermediate portion 5 of the body 2.
  • the intermediate section 23 is curved while the oulet section 22 is substantially straight.
  • FIGS. 4 and 5 schematically show an applicator 1 according to a second embodiment of the invention.
  • the applicator 1 is similar to the applicator of the first embodiment, except that the delivery portion 4 of the applicator 1 has a width W which continuously increases from the intermediate portion 5 towards the application face 7.
  • the first outlet opening 9 has a first width w 1 which is equal to 9.29 millimeters and a first height h 1 which is equal to 0.52 millimeters
  • the second inlet opening 14 has a second width w 2 and a second height h 2 .
  • the second width w 2 is greater than the first width w 1 .
  • the second width w 2 is equal to 8.87 millimeters and the second height h 2 is equal to 1.54 millimeters.
  • This second embodiment allows depositing a layer of adhesive or sealant composition which has a larger width than the layer of adhesive or sealant composition deposited with the first embodiment.
  • This second embodiment may be adapted for depositing a layer of adhesive or sealant composition on large blood vessels, such as aorta, femoral, carotid or coronary arteries.
  • Figure 6 schematically shows an applicator 1 according to a third embodiment of the invention.
  • the delivery portion of the applicator has a width which continuously decreases from the attachment portion towards the application face.
  • the first outlet opening has a first width which is equal to 2.38 millimeters and a first height which is equal to 0.40 millimeters.
  • the applicator 1 comprises two second inlet openings 14 arranged side by side, adjacent the first outlet opening 9 on the application face 7. This allows for filtering material of a predetermined size, and prevent undesirable removal of material such as biomaterial or cells (for example bone powder or cells).
  • the body 2 has an intermediate portion 5 which is bent.
  • the intermediate portion 5 has a radius of curvature which extends within a main plane of the slot 9.
  • Figure 7 schematically shows an applicator 1 according to a fourth embodiment of the invention.
  • the applicator 1 has three second inlet openings 14 arranged side by side, adjacent the first outlet opening 9 on the application face 7.
  • the applicator 1 comprises a body 2 comprising a first attachement portion 3, a second attachement portion 24 and a delivery portion 4.
  • the delivery portion 4 has an application face 7 which is intended to be positioned facing the biological and/or prosthetic tissue where the adhesive or sealant composition is to be deposited.
  • the application face 7 is substantially planar.
  • the body 2 comprises a first inlet opening 8 provided on the first attachment portion 3, a first outlet opening 9 provided on the delivery portion 4 and a first inner channel 10 extending from the first inlet opening 8 to the first outlet opening 9.
  • the first outlet opening 9 is provided on the the application face 7.
  • the first inlet opening 8 has a circular shape.
  • the diameter of the first inlet opening 8 is comprised between 4 millimeters and 4.5 millimeters, preferably between 4.270 millimeters and 4.315 millimeters, for instance 4.28 millimeters.
  • the first inlet opening 8 is adapted to allow adhesive or sealant composition to flow from the dispensing device into the applicator 1.
  • the first outlet opening 9 is shaped has a slot for allowing the adhesive or sealant composition to flow out of the applicator and to form the layer of adhesive or sealant composition.
  • the first outlet opening has a first width w 1 and a first height h 1 .
  • the first width w 1 is comprised between 2 and 15 millimeters, preferably comprised between 6 and 8 millimeters, for instance equal to 4 millimeters.
  • the first height h 1 is comprised comprised between 0.2 and 1 millimeters, preferably between 0.4 and 0.6 millimeters, for instance 0.5 millimeters .
  • the first inner channel 10 is adapted for guiding the adhesive or sealant composition from the first inlet opening 8 to the first outlet opening 9.
  • the first inner channel 10 has a cross section having a width w which continuously increases from the first inlet opening 8 to the first outlet opening 9 and has a height h which continuously decreases from the first inlet opening 8 to the first outlet opening 9.
  • the first attachment portion 3 is adapted for cooperating with an attachment portion of a dispensing device in order to attach the applicator 1 to the dispensing device.
  • the first attachment portion 3 comprises a first annular wall 12 surrounding the first inlet opening 8.
  • the annular wall 12 comprises a male conical outer surface adapted to fit with a female conical inner surface of the attachment portion of the dispensing device according to a main axis of attachment X 1 .
  • the first attachment portion 3 also comprises lugs 13 protruding is radial directions relative to the main axis of attachment X 1 for locking the first attachment portion 12 of the body 2 to the attachment portion of the dispensing device.
  • the body 2 also comprises a second inlet opening 14 provided on the delivery portion 4, a second outlet opening 15 provided on the second attachment portion 24, and a second inner channel 16 extending from the second inlet opening 14 to the second outlet opening 15.
  • the second inlet opening 14 is provided on the application face 7.
  • the second inlet opening 14 has a substantially rectangular shape.
  • the second inlet opening 14 is located adjacent the first outlet opening 9 on the application face 7, for allowing pollutants or undesirable elements (e.g. fluid, material or tissue fragments) to be removed from the target site though the second inlet opening 14 while the layer of adhesive or sealant composition is deposited through the first outlet opening 9.
  • the second inlet opening 14 has a second width w 2 and a second height h 2 .
  • the second width w 2 is equal or greater than the first width w 1 .
  • the second width w 2 is comprised between 2 and 15 millimeters, preferably comprised between 5 and 8 millimeters, for instance equal to 3.72 millimeters.
  • the second height h 2 is comprised between 0.2 and 5 millimeters, preferably between 0.3 and 0.5 millimeters, for instance 2.32 millimeters.
  • the second outlet opening 15 has a circular shape.
  • the second outlet opening 15 has a diameter which is comprised between 4 and 8 millimeters, for instance 5.05 millimeters.
  • the second outlet opening 15 is adapted for allowing the pollutants or undesirable elements (e.g. fluid, material or tissue fragments) removed from the target site to be evacuated towards an external suction apparatus.
  • the second attachment portion 24 is adapted for attaching an end of a suction tube to the applicator 1 in order to connect the second inner channel 16 to the external suction apparatus.
  • the second attachment portion 24 comprises a second annular wall 18 surrounding the second outlet opening 15.
  • the second attachment portion 24 also comprises a conical bulge 19 extending around the second annular wall 18. The conical bulge 19 is adapted to be inserted in an end opening of the suction tube in order to attach the suction tube to the applicator 1.
  • the body 2 also comprises a wall 20 separating the first inner channel 10 and the second inner channel 16.
  • the wall 20 has a thickness which decreases from the attachment portions 3, 24 to the application face 7.
  • the wall 20 has a thickness measured between the first outlet opening 9 and the second inlet opening 14 (within the plane of the application face 7) which is comprised between 25 micrometers and 1 centimeter, for instance 1 millimeters.
  • the application face 7 forms an angle ⁇ with the main axis X 1 of attachment, the angle being comprised between 90 and 60 degrees, preferably between 75 and 85 degrees, for instance 70 degrees.
  • the first channel 10 is substantially straight and extend along a first main axis X 1 .
  • the second channel 16 is substantially straight and extends along a second main axis X 2 .
  • the second main axis X 2 is oriented relative to the first main axis X 1 with an angle ⁇ comprised between 10 and 20 degrees, for instance 18.72 degrees.
  • Figure 11 schematically shows a dispensing device 25 to which the applicator 1 may be attached
  • the dispensing device 25 comprises a syringe 26.
  • the syringe 26 comprises a cylinder 27 and a piston 28 arranged in the cylinder 27 so as to be able to slide within the cylinder 27 according to a longitudinal axis of the cylinder 27.
  • the syringe 26 also comprises a cannula 29 having an end opening 30 for allowing the adhesive or sealant composition to flow out of the dispensing device 25.
  • the syringe 26 comprises an attachment portion 31 surrounding the end opening 30.
  • the attachment portion 31 of the syringe 26 is adapted to cooperate with the first attachment portion 3 of the applicator 1, in order to attach the applicator 1 to the dispensing device 25.
  • the attachment portion 31 of the dispensing device 25 has a female conical inner surface.
  • the male conical outer surface of the first attachment portion 3 of the applicator 1 is adapted to fit with the female conical inner surface of the attachment portion 31 of the dispensing device 25.
  • the cylinder 27 is preferably made of a material which does not react with or does not diffuse within the adhesive or sealant composition.
  • the material of the cylinder may be glass or polymer, such as cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) or cyclic olefin polymer (COP).
  • the material of the cylinder may contain a substance, such as a colorant, which may filter light so as to prevent light at a predetermined wavelength from irradiating the adhesive or sealant composition contained within the reservoir and initiate cross-linking of the adhesive or sealant composition.
  • the adhesive or sealant composition is preferably a composition comprising a pre-polymer as disclosed in document WO 2014/190302 , WO2016/202984 or WO2016/202985 .
  • the adhesive or sealant composition may comprise a hydrophobic viscous pre-polymer having the formula A-B, wherein A is derived from a substituted or unsubstituted polyol moiety that may comprise one or acrylate groups prior to crosslinking, and B is derived from a substituted or unsubstituted diacid that may comprise acrylate groups prior to crosslinking.
  • the adhesive or sealant composition has a viscosity which allows the pre-polymer to stay in place at the site of administration without being washed away by bodily fluids, such as water and/or blood. According to preferred embodiment, the viscosity of the adhesive or sealant composition is comprised between 2 000 and 15 000 centipoises at 37 degrees Celsius using a Brook Field Viscometer system.
  • the adhesive or sealant composition may also comprise a photoinitiator, which is able to initiate cross-linking of the pre-polymer when the adhesive or sealant composition is exposed to radiations at predetermined wavelength.
  • the adhesive or sealant composition comprises a prepolymer and a photoinitiator, said photoinitiator being able to induce polymerization of the said prepolymer when exposed at specific wavelength.
  • said photoinitiator is sensitive to ultraviolet (UV) light.
  • photoinitiators sensitive to UV light include, but are not limited to: 2-dimethoxy-2-phenyl-acetophenone, 2-hydroxy-1-[4-(hydroxyethoxy)phenyl]-2-methyl-1-propanone (Irgacure 2959), 1-hydroxycyclohexyl-1-phenyl ketone (Irgacure 184), 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenyl-1-propanone (Darocur 1173), 2-benzyl-2-(dimehylamino)-1-[4-morpholinyl) phenyl]-1-butanone (Irgacure 369), methylbenzoylformate (Darocur MBF), oxy-phenyl-acetic acid-2-[2-oxo-2-phenyl-acetoxy-ethoxy]-ethyl ester (Irgacure 754), 2-methyl-1-[4-(methylthio)phenyl]-2-(4-morpholinyl)
  • said photoinitiator is sensitive to visible light (typically blue light or green light).
  • visible light typically blue light or green light.
  • photoinitiators sensitive to visible light include, but are not limited to: diphenyl(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)-phosphine oxide, eosin Y disodium salt, N-Vinyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NVP) and triethanolamine, and camphorquinone.
  • Figure 12 schematically shows a dispensing device 25 provided with a casing 33.
  • the casing 33 is arranged around the cylinder 27 so as to prevent light from irradiating the adhesive or sealant composition contained within the reservoir 32.
  • the casing 33 comprises a tubular wall 34 surrounding the cylinder 27 and resilient tabs 35 extending from the tubular wall 34.
  • the resilient tabs 35 are adapted to be deformed upon insertion of the cylinder 27 within the casing 33 and to abut against a shoulder 36 of the syringe 26 once the cylinder 27 has been inserted in the casing 33, so as to lock the casing 33 on the cylinder 27.
  • Figure 13 schematically shows a packaging 37 enclosing the applicator 1 and a suction tube 38 connected to the applicator 1.
  • the packaging 37 may also enclose the dispensing device 35 and optionally the casing 33.
  • the packaging 37 comprises two sheets 39 and 40 which are heat-sealed together along their edge so as to define a pocket containing the applicator 1 and the suction tube 38.
  • Each sheet 38, 40 is made of a material preventing penetration of bacteria.
  • the first sheet 39 (or backing) may be made of a material which is permeable to gas, such as ethyle oxide (ETO), or may be a sheet of woven or unwoven synthetic fibers, for instance polyethylene fibers, such as Tyvek® (provided by E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company) so as to allow sterilization of the components contained in the packaging 37.
  • the second sheet 40 may be made of a material which is impermeable to gas and which is transparent, such as polyethylene, polypropylene or a mixture therof.
  • the suction tube 38 is made of a material which is able to resist depression and which is biocompatible, such as polyurethane (PU) for instance.
  • PU polyurethane
  • the suction tube 38 has a first end 41 and a second end 42.
  • the applicator 1 is attached to the first end 41 of the suction tube 38.
  • the packaging 37 also contain a graduated (or stepped) connector 43 attached to the second end 42 of the suction tube 38 for connecting the suction tube 38 to a suction apparatus.
  • the suction apparatus may be connected to a central medical vacuum supply by way of a pipeline system.
  • Figure 14 schematically shows an applicator assembly 44 according to one embodiment of the invention.
  • the applicator assembly 44 comprises a dispensing device 25, a casing 33 arranged around the dispensing device 25, an applicator 1 and a suction tube 38.
  • the applicator 1 is connected to the dispensing device 25.
  • the first attachment portion 3 of the applicator 1 is connected to the attachment portion 31 of the dispensing device 25 in order to attach the applicator 1 to the dispensing device 25.
  • Such a connection is made by translating and then rotating the first attachment portion 3 of the applicator 1 relative to the attachment portion 31 of the dispensing device according to a main axis of attachment X 1 .
  • the applicator 1 is also connected to the suction tube 38.
  • the second attachment portion 24 of the applicator 1 is connected to the first end 41 of the suction tube 38.
  • the second end 42 of the suction tube 38 is connected to a suction apparatus via the stepped connector 43.
  • the applicator assembly 44 may be used to deposit a layer of adhesive or sealant so as to cover a tissue area, such as a junction between two parts.
  • the first part may for instance comprise a blood vessel and the second part may comprise a vascular prosthesis.
  • the vascular prosthesis may a tubular vascular prosthesis.
  • the tubular vascular prosthesis is made of a synthetic material such as a Dacron or ePTFE (e.g. GoreTex®), or of a biological material.
  • the blood vessel and the tubular vascular prosthesis may have previously been joined together by termino-terminal anastomosis, for instance by sewing or by stapling, or are simply maintained edge-to-edge.
  • the applicator assembly 44 is positioned so that the first outlet opening 9 faces the blood vessel or the prosthesis, and extends transversally relative to the junction between the two parts.
  • the piston 28 is caused to slide progressively within the cylinder 27 while the applicator 1 is simultaneously displaced along the junction line.
  • the adhesive or sealant composition flows into the first inner channel 10 of the applicator 1. At the same time, pollutants or undesirable elements are removed from the target site through the second inlet opening 14.
  • the operator can see the adhesive or sealant composition flowing within the first inner channel 10 and detect the instant when the adhesive or sealant composition reaches the first outlet opening 9.
  • the adhesive or sealant composition flows out of the applicator 1 through the first outlet opening 9. This allows to deposit a layer of adhesive or sealant having the shape of a thin strip.
  • the adhesive or sealant layer is exposed to radiations so as to induce cross-linking of the pre-polymer.
  • the polymer of the cured adhesive or sealant layer is physically entangled with the underlying tissue.
  • the adhesive or sealant layer thus provides a hemostatic seal and reinforces for example the junction between the blood vessel and the prosthesis.
  • Elimination of pollutants or undesirable elements (e.g. fluid, material or tissue fragments) from the target site facilitates deposition of the layer of adhesive or sealant composition.
  • successful deposition of the adhesive or sealant composition may be obtained even in the case of complex junctions.
  • vascular prosthesis having the shape of a patch instead of a tubular prosthesis.
  • An applicator assembly according to the invention has been used in vascular reconstruction procedure performed in porcine model. After clamping, a linear incision of 2-3 centimeters has been performed in the left carotid artery. An ePTFE (Gore-TEX® Vascular Graft, standard-walled, 8 millimeters diameter) has been sutured over the incision. The artery has been declampled and blood leaks coming from the suture holes have been observed. The vessel was then re-clampled. A dispensing device including a 1 milliliter syringe containing PGSA (Poly(Glycerol) Sebacate Acrylate - US8143042 ) has been connected to an applicator according to figures 8 to 10 .
  • PGSA Poly(Glycerol) Sebacate Acrylate - US8143042
  • the suction tube was connected to an external suction apparatus connected to a vacuum line (the vacuum line is able to generate a depression of around - 0,8 bar).
  • the PGSA was then applied over the suture line using the applicator.
  • the applicator efficiently eliminated blood at the target site, enhancing the contact between the PGSA and the underlying tissue.
  • the PGSA was polymerized by applying radiations with Gecko's proprietary light activation pen (SetalumTM) for 30 seconds by square centimeter (s/cm 2 ). When the vessel was declampled, hemostatis was obtained instantaneously.
  • a 30 centimeters abdominal incision was performed in mini-pig model. Bladder and uretra were exposed. The bladder has been emptied before performing transversal incision to separate bladder and urethra, simulating radical proctectomy scenario.
  • a Foley catheter (provided by BBraun) was placed through the uretra and deployed in the bladder. 4 sutures were applied in order to connect organs; blood and small urine quantities leaks from anastomosis region were observed.
  • a dispensing device including 1 milliliter (mL) syringe containing PGSAA (Poly(Glycerol) Sebacate Acrylate Anhydride - WO2016202985 ) has been connected to an applicator according to the invention.
  • the applicator was then connected to an external suction apparatus connected to a vacuum line (the vacuum line is able to generate a depression of around - 0,8 bar).
  • the PGSAA has been applied over the anastomosis region. Polymerization of the PGSAA was performed by applying radiations with Gecko's proprietary light activation pen (SetalumTM) for 30 seconds per square centimeter (s/cm 2 ). After polymerization, it was clearly possible to see the adhesive composition adhering to the target tissues and sutures. When pulling away the bladder from the uretra, one could clearly devisve that the PGSAA was restricting the separation of both tissues. After PGSAA application, no leak was observed coming from inside the anastomosis region.
  • the adhesive has then been removed and second application of adhesive prepolymer was performed again according to identical conditions but without vacuum.
  • PGSA was applied with the vaccum off over a 1 cm x 1 cm region of the bone and polymerized for 30 seconds with Gecko's proprietary light activation pen (SetalumTM). This was performed in triplicate. Then, the same procedure was performed with the vacuum on. Pull of adhesion measurements was then performed using an mechanical testing machine (provided by Instron). The adhesion level of the PGSA to the bone was increased more than 40 times.

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